Music Notes with Jess
Learn what's trending each week in music by listening and taking music notes with Jess.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 309
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Ep. 148 - Olivia Newton-John Top 10
Australian singer/actress Olivia Newton-John, lost her 30 year breast cancer battle on 8/8/22. She was a month shy turning 74. I became in awe of her seeing Grease the first time 20 years ago, and Xa…
00:24:09 |
Sat 13 Aug 2022
Ep. 147 - Florida Georgia Line Bio
Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard, quietly confirmed his duo's breakup on iHeartRadio's Bobbycast with Bobby Bones. The decision was amicably discussed a year ago with fellow FGL member Brian Kell…
00:17:24 |
Sat 06 Aug 2022
Ep. 146 - Beyoncé's "BREAK MY SOUL"
Beyoncé's 7th album 'RENAISSANCE' is out now. The promo single "BREAK MY SOUL" attracted attention the past month due to its song sampling, and encouraging people to quit their jobs! From former girl…
00:13:12 |
Sat 30 Jul 2022
Ep. 145 - Brian May Top 10
Queen's guitarist/founder Brian May, just turned 75 on July 19th! I was brought up loving this band, one of the most famous in rock music. To celebrate, I made a top 10 acknowledging Brian's guitar p…
00:31:36 |
Sat 23 Jul 2022
Ep. 144 - Yacht Rock - Boat Songs
Originating from southern California, “Yacht Rock” is mellow soft rock music from the 1970s and 1980s, incorporating jazz fusion, harmonized vocals, and bouncy rhythms. The name came from a 2005 web …
00:31:31 |
Sat 16 Jul 2022
Ep. 143 - "The Kind of Love We Make"
Country's Luke Combs just became a dad, has his 3rd album out: 'Growin' Up', and new top selling single. "The Kind of Love We Make" is a soulful intimate love song, with a sweet romantic music video.…
00:10:17 |
Sat 09 Jul 2022
Ep. 142 - 4th of July - America Songs
Happy Independence Day! I appreciate you tuning in every year during this holiday weekend. For this podcast's 3rd edition of celebrating 4th of July, I selected 7 songs to do with America. Some have …
00:22:30 |
Sat 02 Jul 2022
Ep. 141 - Class of 2007 Playlist
Marking 15 years since my high school graduation, I flashback 10 songs I like from January-June 2007. Check out the then and now of these artists I mentioned.
Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by …
Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by …
00:32:17 |
Sat 25 Jun 2022
Ep. 140 - Paul McCartney Top 10 Favs
Happy 80th Paul McCartney! We've all grown up listening to his music in The Beatles, Wings, and solo work. Celebrating his six decade career, I chose 10 songs of his to highlight.
Theme Song: "Dance …
Theme Song: "Dance …
00:33:04 |
Sat 18 Jun 2022
Ep. 139 - Carrie Underwood's Country Albums
Just as American Idol turned 20, their best selling contestant is making a comeback. After singing Christmas and gospel the past 2 years, Carrie Underwood has new country album 'Denim & Rhinestones'.…
00:23:43 |
Sat 11 Jun 2022
Ep. 138 - Top Gun's Movie Songs
Top Gun's movie sequel Maverick, is a box office success! Lady GaGa and OneRepublic sing new songs on their soundtrack. I discuss the plots and hit songs of both Top Gun films.
Theme Song: "Dance Tra…
Theme Song: "Dance Tra…
00:16:03 |
Sun 05 Jun 2022
Ep. 137 - 2022 Summer Song?
Summer season is officially here, but will be Billboard's 2022 Song of the Summer? Song of the Summer monitors which #1 Hot 100 hit will stay in that spot from Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day. I recap…
00:11:20 |
Sat 28 May 2022
Ep. 136 - Taylor Swift's "22"
NYU's Class of 2022 had quite the graduation ceremony this year. Taylor Swift was their commencement speaker, receiving an honorary Doctorate's degree in Fine Arts! She eloquently expressed her perso…
00:16:03 |
Sat 21 May 2022
Ep. 135 - iPod History (2001-2022)
Apple ran out of their iPods inventory this week, but chose to discontinue the product due to low sales. This music device revolutionized modern music, marketing, and technology for 20 years. I flash…
00:11:04 |
Sat 14 May 2022
Ep. 134 - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
The Rock & Roll of Fame announced this year's inductees on 5/4. I discuss each inductee's bio and achievements: new wave band Duran Duran, rapper Eminem, classic rocker Pat Benatar, pop duo Eurythmic…
00:18:19 |
Sun 08 May 2022
Ep. 133 - Miranda Lambert Discography
Miranda Lambert has recorded country music for 17 years, and surrounded by it her whole life. Her new album Palomino, just came out 4/29. I discuss her bio and pick my favorite track from all 8 album…
00:32:10 |
Sat 30 Apr 2022
Ep. 132 - Kelly Clarkson Top 20
Kelly Clarkson turned 40 4/24/22, almost 20 years after winning American Idol! Nowadays, you can watch her host NBC shows: The Kelly Clarkson Show, American Song Contest, and be a seasonal vocal coac…
00:44:15 |
Sat 23 Apr 2022
Ep. 131 - Taylor Hawkins Tribute
It's almost a month that Foo Fighters' drummer Taylor Hawkins tragically overdosed. While on tour in Bogota, Columbia, he was found in his hotel room 3/25/22. The band posthumously won 3 Grammys a fe…
00:42:51 |
Sat 16 Apr 2022
Ep. 130 - Ashanti's "Foolish"
It's the 20th anniversary of Ashanti's 2002 debut single "Foolish", and self-titled debut album. She worked her way up behind-the-scenes to gain her own solo career at just 21. I discuss her music hi…
00:12:10 |
Sat 09 Apr 2022
Ep. 129 - Grammys 2022 Predictions
The 64th Grammy Awards aired 4/3 8pm on CBS and Paramount+. The Recording Academy added 10 entries to the Grammys' Big Four categories: Best New Artist, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Albu…
00:29:57 |
Sat 02 Apr 2022
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